Houston Texans LB Bradie James, who played previously with the Dallas Cowboys, said the difference between the two franchises is ownership; in particular, owner and general manager Jerry Jones' craving for the spotlight. "It's the organization as a whole and that starts with (Texans owner) Bob McNair and his approach," James said. "He's not on TV every week. I mean, it is what it is. He's around, and it starts with that guy. With the owner, that trickles down to everyone, from the players to the equipment manager. You really gotta see it to believe it."

Houston Texans LB Tim Dobbins (shoulder) and LB Bradie James (thumb) were injured in the Week 10 game against the Chicago Bears, but they were able to return after only a brief absence. "Dobbins is actually doing pretty good today," head coach Gary Kubiak said Monday, Nov. 12. "Bradie just has a thumb issue that really he's deal with throughout the course of his career. He has a thumb that he will pop in and out at times."

Houston Texans defensive coordinator Wade Phillips indicated Wednesday, May 30, that LB Bradie James will be the team's defensive signal caller. "He calls all the signals and all the audibles," Phillips said. "He already knows them, so that's the good thing."

Houston Texans linebackers coach Reggie Herring said the addition of LB Bradie James will help offset the departure of LB DeMeco Ryans to the Philadelphia Eagles. "I don't mind throwing it on the table, we're pretty pleased with picking Bradie (James) up, because we feel like we gained back what we lost with DeMeco leaving, and then some, to be honest with you," Herring said. "At the end of the day, whatever we lost with DeMeco, we feel very confident that we've regained it with Bradie."

The Houston Texans are very confident that LB Bradie James will more than make up for the fact that they traded away LB DeMeco Ryans this offseason. "I don't mind throwing it on the table, we're pretty pleased with picking Bradie (James) up, because we feel like we gained back what we lost with DeMeco leaving, and then some to be honest with you," linebackers coach Reggie Herring said.

Dallas Cowboys executive vice president Stephen Jones said the team has not made a decision on what to do with impending free-agent LBs Keith Brooking and Bradie James. It does not appear either will return unless they accept a reduced salary.

Dallas Cowboys LBs Sean Lee and DeMarcus Ware were the most active on the defense in the team's loss to the New York Jets in Week 1. LBs Bradie James and Keith Brooking wound up rotating in the other linebacker spot. "Sean worked his tail off in training camp and deserved the right to be out there. I'm fine with the situation," Brooking said immediately after the game. "I know my role on my team and I accept the role fully. As we get to playing more and playing more snaps, it'll work itself out."

Dallas Cowboys LB Bradie James (ankle) was in uniform and he went through rehab in the portion of practice Monday, Sept. 5, open to the media. His status for Week 1 against the New York Jets is uncertain.